Aug. 2006 This is me before the BiG ChOp. I tried to transition. Matter of fact I went perm less for about 5 months. Here I got a really good Chi. (I know I look high in this picture. I’m not.)
Nov. 2006 This is a month after the BiG ChOp. I really didn’t know what to do with my hair so I would just straw set it every week.
Mar. 2007
Ok. I wanted something different so I got the front braided and the back blown out.
Apr. 2007
I finger coiled my hair with Twist and Lock Gel. Oh Look at my handsome husband with his Half Black/Somalian self.
Apr. 2007 This was Easter that’s why all the drama! Finger coils with Twist and Lock.
Jun. 2007 A few months before this picture I went to have the rest of my relaxed hair cut off and the lady completely bald me. This is after my hair grew back a little. Thats my honey again.
Aug. 2007 I decided to let the color grow out. I did flat twist or plaits to the scalp and took it down when it was dry to achieve this look.
Sept. 2007 To get a spiral/waving look I two strand twisted the hair into medium size plaits. After it was dry I took it down and pined up the sides.
Dec. 2007 Wow! i Just Realized how fast my hair grew. This is a longer version of flat twist taken down.
Jan. 2008 Flat twist again. I don’t know why this came out different. I think I used a different product. Kinky curly instead of Twist and Lock. Jan. 2008
Apr. 2008 This is my first press since going natural. Look at those layers their natural too.
Apr. 2008 This is the next day after wrapping it the night before.
May 2008 This is my afro puff.
May 2008 Finger coils again but this time with length. I love this style it stays cute for up to two weeks.
Aug. 2008 I finally mastered the wash n go! It only took 2 years.
Nov. 2008 This is my birthday shot. I did two strand twist and rolled on rods and took down when dry. It turned out so cute. Ok so I guess the formal name for it is the ‘Twist n Curl’
Nov. 2008 This is my second press. More pictures of Press Nov. 2008
Nov. 2008 This is my wash n go after wearing it straight for a week.
Dec. 2008 This is my Curly Puff.
Jan. 2009 Curly Nikki Twist n Curl
Feb. 2009 I was protective styling w/ two strand twist
April 2009 Define your Curls the Quick Way
May 2009 Wash n Go May 2009
Aug. 2009 Wash n Go Afro puff
Sept. 2009 Wash n Go with mousse vs. gel. I like the mousse better.
Nov. 2009 Pined up one side
Nov. 2009 My third press See more Pictures Here
Jan. 2010 Flat Twist Out
Feb. 2010 Two Chunky Braids
May 2010 Two Strand Twist
July 2010 Twist Out
Aug. 2010 Messy Top Bun
Me & One of my best friends, CoCo
Sept. 2010 Another Twist Out
Sept. 2010 Another Twist Out
Oct. Oct.2010 Afro Puff
Nov. 2010 Press with Hair Rules Blow out Your Kinks
This was apart of my hair model adventures. Read more here
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your hair transition journey pics. Very uplifting to see. Did you make any videos of you doing some of your hairstyles?
Loved experiencing your journey. Your hair really grows fast. Lovely pictures.
I am currently transitioning and I really do not want to do the big chop. I have alot of new growth and I am looking for a product that will keep my hair strong while i go thru this process. I have been using a t-tree shampoo, Pantene, and I also have Mane & Tail shampoo & conditioner. I just removed some hair weave about 3 weeks ago and I wear wigs often also. I love to switch up my style and have had a relaxer most of my life. I have very thick hair and I am praying I dont get discouraged. Right now my ends really need to be cut. I noticed that you went to a salon in the Meyerpark area. I am in Missouri City and I would like to get any tips you have to offer for someone starting out. I dont remember the date of my last relaxer but I really want to do this!